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201845 minGdocumentary

Historical Events Civil Rights

The Betrayed Square

201845 minGdocumentary

Thousands of young Egyptian protesters filled Tahrir Square daily during the Arab Summer of 2011, as Stéphane Montavon created a psychedelic collage of the revolution.

Historical Events Civil Rights

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Michał Mądracki,

Maciej Mądracki,

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Thousands of young Egyptian protesters filled Tahrir Square daily during the Arab Summer of 2011, as Stéphane Montavon created a psychedelic collage of the revolution.

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Michał Mądrackidirector

Maciej Mądrackidirector

Gilles Leporedirector

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Tahrir Square in Cairo became a stage for thousands of young Egyptian protesters during the Arab Summer of 2011. The documentary features the work of poet and sound artist Stéphane Montavon. He created a collage using freely accessible images from the revolution. The 45-minute film presents a visual representation of the events that unfolded in this historic square. It captures the energy and urgency of the protests.

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